Bridget Caulfield

8 bay recovery unit covering all specialties

• Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.

12 bay recovery unit

• Recovery for all specialties (excludes neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery), Adult and paediatric. Acute and elective surgeries
• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
• Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
• Prevented complications from anaesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
• Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Six week agency position within a 26 bed recovery unit covering all specialities

40 bed in patient unit

• Ensured proper medication administration and pain management strategies to promote comfort and healing during postoperative care.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based orthopaedic nursing practices.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies to reduce the risk of injury among orthopaedic patients during their hospitalisation.
• Prevented complications by closely monitoring postoperative patients for signs of infection, blood clots, or other issues that may arise after surgery.
• Mentored new nurses on best practices, elevating the quality of care provided in the unit over time. (Student and new graduate preceptor)
• Shift leader

• Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
• Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
• Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
• Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.